Telfair Academy Tours and Tickets

This alternative history tour amplifies the voices of Savannah's black, queer, female, and native residents, to reperesent characters from the past that are often overlooked. You'll see top Savannah attractions such as Franklin Square, City Market and Telfair Academy through a different lens as you discover stories and information that you won't see in the guide book.

Experience Savannah like never before on this guided, 1-hour, small-group Segway tour. As the largest National Historic Landmark District in the US, Savannah offers more than 20 city squares filled with historic homes, museums, churches, mansions, monuments and the famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Learn about the history, as well as some fun, modern facts, of this great city. Guided Segway training is included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Hunt for ghosts and Savannah legends on a trolley tour of the city’s most haunted places, with a ghost-loving guide who brings Savannah's scariest stories to life. Take the haunted trolley tour alone, or choose one of two tour upgrades: visit the Telfair Academy, or start the night with dinner at a pirate-themed restaurant. This ghost tour includes pickup at Savannah hotels.

Explore the original old squares of Savannah and discover their story. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. WalknTours technology seamlessly guides you step by step through Savannah telling you the stories of it's founding, it's old squares, it's buildings, founder, churches, Telfair museum, where Forest Gump was filmed, the founding of the girl scouts, Tomochichi's memorial and so much more. The tour takes 1 plus hours to walk without stopping. But feel free to stop in the shops, squares or restaurants you'll discover as you walk through this picturesque city. The WalknTours app guides Solo travelers on a hands free tour. Go anytime, explore on your own schedule. Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels.

Maximize time in Savannah with a Segway tour. After a safety lesson, cover ground quickly and learn about the history of Savannah during this small-group guided tour. See parks, squares, cemeteries, and top city landmarks including the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Listen to the stories behind monuments, fountains, and quaint homes during this history-focused tour.

See the charm, beauty and mystique of ‘the Hostess City’ of the South on this self-guided walking tour of Savannah. • Hop from square to square, taking in the city’s iconic haint blue structures that were said to ward off evil spirits • Hear from producer Andrew Cotton, a History Major who now owns and operates a high end, private history tour company • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Explore Savannah on this 90 minute, historic Trolley Tour. With this ticket, you can see over 100 points of interest plus enjoy stops at City Market and River Street with time to explore.

Enjoy the views as you pass by the many Church Steeples and under live oaks to experience the unobstructed sights of Historic Savannah. The 90 minute adventure starts from your Historic District hotel or the city’s visitors center and tells the colorful uninterrupted story of the city’s past. Following your Discover Tour of Historic Savannah, embark on the Savannah Riverboat for a 90 minute sightseeing cruise up & down the Savannah River.

Explore Savannah from the seat of a vintage Citroën with this private tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and maximize time in Savannah with a tour that is personalized to your interests. Learn about the architecture and history of Savannah and see top landmarks including Forsyth Park, the Colonial Park Cemetery, and the Mercer Williams House Museum. See the Savannah historic district in style.

*Call for availability for additional times and days. Let’s hear it for the Girls with Grit! Grab a to-go cup, expose those ankles, lose the corset and discover the sisters of yesterday. On this tour you will learn about the independent, strong-willed ladies of Savannah who rose above status-quo of what was ‘expected’ of them, those women who truly made a difference. On this tour, you will learn about - Mary Telfair who brought us the first Art Gallery in the South and the Telfair Women's hospital. - Alida Harper, a forerunner in home restorations. - Mary Musgrove who became the wealthiest land owner in Savannah, when women weren't allowed to own property. - Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts, - Jane Devereaux, a free black woman, who held secret schools for 30-years. - Nellie Gordon, Catie Green, Sofie Meldrim and more... Not only for the ladies - Men are welcome also!